How to Pronounce "see the light"
expression
ˈsi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪt
SEE thuh LITE
sˈiː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪt
SEE thuh LITE
Definition
To suddenly understand or realize something important, often after a long time of confusion or disbelief.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪt
British English
sˈiː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE thuh LITE
UK
SEE thuh LITE
Listen in Context
After years of smoking, he finally saw the light and quit.
It took me a long time to see the light about my unhealthy habits.
She hopes her brother will see the light and change soon.
At first, he refused to listen, but after the accident, he really saw the light.